Public school students and families can pick up free laptops and hotspots at their own schools starting Monday, meaning they won’t have to journey over to the Baltimore City Public Schools central office on North Avenue.

The decision comes after City Schools faced widespread criticism for forcing families to wait outside the North Avenue headquarters for hours – during a heat advisory and a pandemic – without providing shade or water.

“I’m so grateful that families will get what they need in a more convenient and safe manner,” said Erica Hamlett, who brought attention to the heat and long lines on Facebook Live.

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